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Storage Heater Overheating
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I have a storage heater which is overheating. Its extremely hot to touch and doesn't respond to reducing the input. I've switched it off now to be safe but I'm wondering whether its repairable?
I've assumed they don't work at all if the thermostat goes, or is this the same problem? The heater is fairly old, but reliable until now. Its not been moved or covered, no change to its regular use.
I've assumed they don't work at all if the thermostat goes, or is this the same problem? The heater is fairly old, but reliable until now. Its not been moved or covered, no change to its regular use.
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Try it and see, if it doesn't reset ..... then it time to replace :((
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Try it and see, if it doesn't reset ..... then it time to replace :((
Thanks Nibble, I had seen that but my heater doesn't seem to have a reset option.
Plus its overheating rather than failing to heat as they do when they need a reset. I think I need a new stat and am wondering if we can by one and replace it or does it need a tradesperson?
We did them on our electric cooker but cannot find much about replacing them on storage heaters.
Plus its overheating rather than failing to heat as they do when they need a reset. I think I need a new stat and am wondering if we can by one and replace it or does it need a tradesperson?
We did them on our electric cooker but cannot find much about replacing them on storage heaters.
Thanks BS. We're struggling to find the stats for our aged heaters, so have called local electricians. TY
One more question.....while we wait for him to visit, are they safe to use when they are excessively hot? i've been leaving it at night off as I'm concerned it might be dangerous, bearing in mind we're sound asleep and the heater is heating up to mega hot. Less worried about the waste of money for a few days, only concerned they might catch fire or something.
One more question.....while we wait for him to visit, are they safe to use when they are excessively hot? i've been leaving it at night off as I'm concerned it might be dangerous, bearing in mind we're sound asleep and the heater is heating up to mega hot. Less worried about the waste of money for a few days, only concerned they might catch fire or something.
Firstly they must be sure never to cover the heaters Chrissa. If they do they cut out and need to be reset. If the heaters are not heating at all then they probably need checking too.
Otherwise make sure they turn the input dial up during the night and the room temperature button to zero. Then when they come home from work they can turn the room temp button up to allow the heat out. Close it again before going to bed.
Otherwise make sure they turn the input dial up during the night and the room temperature button to zero. Then when they come home from work they can turn the room temp button up to allow the heat out. Close it again before going to bed.
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